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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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