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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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