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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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