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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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