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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major 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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