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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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