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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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