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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 (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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