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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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