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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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