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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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