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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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