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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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