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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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