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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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