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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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