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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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