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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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