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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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