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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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