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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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