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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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