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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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