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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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