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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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