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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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