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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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