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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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