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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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