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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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