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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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