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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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