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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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