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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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