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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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