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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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