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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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