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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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