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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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