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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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