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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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