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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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