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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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