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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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