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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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