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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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