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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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