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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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