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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key 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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