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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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