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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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