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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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