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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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