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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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