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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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