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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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