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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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