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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses 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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