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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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