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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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