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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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