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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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