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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). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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