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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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