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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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