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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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