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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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