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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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