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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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