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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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