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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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