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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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