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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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