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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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