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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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