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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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