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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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