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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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