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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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