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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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