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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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