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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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