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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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