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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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