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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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