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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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