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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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