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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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