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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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