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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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