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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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