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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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