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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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