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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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