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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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