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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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