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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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