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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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