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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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