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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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