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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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