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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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