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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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