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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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