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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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