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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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