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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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