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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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