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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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