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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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