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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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