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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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