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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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