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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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