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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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