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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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