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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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