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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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