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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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