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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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