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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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