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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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