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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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