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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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