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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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