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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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