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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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