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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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