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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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