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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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