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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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