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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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