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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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