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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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