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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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