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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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