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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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