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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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