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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate 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 electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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