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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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