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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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