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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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