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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses 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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