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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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