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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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