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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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