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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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