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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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