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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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