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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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