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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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