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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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