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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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