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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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