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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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