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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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