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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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