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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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