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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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