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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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