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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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