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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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