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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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