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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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