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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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