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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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