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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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