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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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