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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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