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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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