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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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