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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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