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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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