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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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