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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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