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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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