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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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