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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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