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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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