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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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