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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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