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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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