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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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