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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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