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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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