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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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