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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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