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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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