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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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