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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important 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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