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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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