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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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