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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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