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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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