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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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