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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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