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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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