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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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