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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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