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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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