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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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