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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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