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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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