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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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