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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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