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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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