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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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