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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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