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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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