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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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