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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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