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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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