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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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