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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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