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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses 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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