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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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