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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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