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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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