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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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