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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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