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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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