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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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