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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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