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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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