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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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