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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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