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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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