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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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