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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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