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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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