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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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