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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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