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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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