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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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