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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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