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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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