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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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