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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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