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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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