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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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