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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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