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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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