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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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