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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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