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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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