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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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