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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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