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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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