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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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