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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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