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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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