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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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