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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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