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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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