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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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