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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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