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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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