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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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