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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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