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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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