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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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