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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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