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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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