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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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