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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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