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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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