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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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