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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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