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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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