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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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