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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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