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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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