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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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