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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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