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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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