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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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