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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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