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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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