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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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