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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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