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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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