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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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