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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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