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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important 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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