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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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