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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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