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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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