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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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