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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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