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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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