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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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