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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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