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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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