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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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