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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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