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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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