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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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