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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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