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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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