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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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