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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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