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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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