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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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