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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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