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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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