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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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