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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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