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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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