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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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