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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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