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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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