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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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