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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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