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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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