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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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