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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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