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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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