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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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