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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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