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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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