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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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