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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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