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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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