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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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