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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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