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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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