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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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