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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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