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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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