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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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