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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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