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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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