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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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