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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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