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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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