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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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