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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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