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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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