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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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