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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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