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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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