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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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