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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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