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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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