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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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