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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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