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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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