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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important 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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