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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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