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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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