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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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