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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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