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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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