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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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