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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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