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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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