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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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