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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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