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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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