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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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