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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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