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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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