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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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