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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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