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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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