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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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