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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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