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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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