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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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