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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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