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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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