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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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