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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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