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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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