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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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