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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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