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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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