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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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