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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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