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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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