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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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