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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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