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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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