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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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