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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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