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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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