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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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