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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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