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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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