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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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