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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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