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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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