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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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