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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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