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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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