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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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