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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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