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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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