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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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