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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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