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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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