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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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