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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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