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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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