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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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