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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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