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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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