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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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