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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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