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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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