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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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