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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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