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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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