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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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