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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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