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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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