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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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