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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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