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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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