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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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