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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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