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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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