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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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