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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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