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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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