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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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