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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key 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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