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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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