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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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