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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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