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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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