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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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