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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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