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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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