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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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