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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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