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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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