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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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