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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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