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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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