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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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