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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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