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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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