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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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