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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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