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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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