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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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