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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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