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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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