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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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