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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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