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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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