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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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