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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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