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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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