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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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