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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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