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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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