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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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