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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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