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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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