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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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