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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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