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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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