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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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