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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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