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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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