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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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