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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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