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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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