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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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