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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes 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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