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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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