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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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