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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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