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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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