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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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