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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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