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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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