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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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