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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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