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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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