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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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