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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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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