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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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