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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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