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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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