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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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