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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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