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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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