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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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