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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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