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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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