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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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