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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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