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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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