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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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