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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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