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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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