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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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