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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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