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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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