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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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