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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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