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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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