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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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