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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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