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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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