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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the 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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