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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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