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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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