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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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